People are underrating Jermaine Taylor big time...

[Primadonna Kool]

He beat Bernard Hopkins twice, and dear i say it..technically..technically cock blocked Bernard Hopkins style.

"Cock blocked Bernard Hopkins style"

Jermaine Taylor took on Ronald Winky Wright, at a time when.... Nobody could get away from Winky Wrights Jab, a semi automatic laser accurate shot, Ronald Winky Wright who had the most formidable defence in boxing.

Jermaine Taylor "Broke through that"

People who question Jermaine Taylor's heart..? Are you crazy..

He rematch Kelly Pavlik straight away, went the distance and fought a better technical fight. And in my opinion he is a better fighter than Kelly Pavlik, just that he fought the wrong fight..and then he fought the right fight..but did'nt quite put it together.

"He is more talanted than Kelly Pavlik"

The only weakness i see in Jermaine Taylor, is that his work rate is not great and he does have stamina issue's. "Only because his work is so explosive"

He is a good all round boxer, when he wants to be.

And the man has hand speed, combination shots..bad intention.

I think this is going to be a violent 5-6 round fight, Carl Froch is there to be hit, and so is Jermaine Taylor.

I think this fight can potentially ruin Carl Froch's career, finish him.

No more..Game Over.

[warrior85]

taylor ud froch

[stuey]

froch will stop him.

that is all.

[Bodysnatcher]

To be honest, I think if you subtracted Froch's hardcore fans and Taylor's hardcore haters, the bulk of objective opinion would point to a Taylor victory as the most likely outcome, although McGrain quite fancies Froch to pull off the win.

[Grievesy]

I don't know. Just speaking for myself here, I know Taylor is the clear favourite in this fight and should win if he turns up, of which there is no guarantee, but Froch has quite a good chance of winning this by TKO. And I'll also be the first to admit that there is an element of hope in my pick, but that's good enough for me.

[Akxtinguish]

"He is more talanted than Kelly Pavlik"

We must also keep in mind that he most probably has a stronger chin than Amir Khan.

[SouthpawSlayer]

taylor ud

[JIM KELLY]

i aint, i really think ataylor will pull a points decision. When he's game, his skills are rightfully executed!
I hope The Cobra comes in sharp!

[D-MAC]

I want Froch to win.

I think that Froch "could" win.

But the odds would favour Taylor (I'm actually shocked at the odds you can get on him).

Froch is going up against a guy who has mixed with Pavlik (twice), Hopkins (twice) and Winky Wright, and through the course of those contests has held his own.

Taylor is an excellent boxer, but (kinda like Froch himself) is prone to lazy spells and this is what might let Carl hussle his way to victory. But, taking off the tainted spectacles, you gotta say that the odds are for a "Taylor UD".

[BIG WORM]

Taylor ko.

[ninebar]

Taylor has all the skills but he can go to sleep in fights, That's where Froch could land something, It's a long shot but if Taylor controls the fight in the first 8 or 9 round's, Complacency will become his biggest enemy and the Cobra will strike.
Froch KO 10.

[TommyV]

He doesn't have bad intetions at all. He's very cautious. His stamina is questionable. As is his chin, one-armed Jeff Lacy had him on the canvas, called a slip in round 5 but Taylor got up, stopped fighting and started clinging.

The speed, combinations, boxing ability is irrelevant. Nobody thinks Carl Froch is going to outbox Jermain Taylor. But he isn't getting knocked out, he'll be behind on the cards, he'll take a lot of punches, but he'll still be in there, and when Taylor gasses, when he stops fighting, that's when Froch will pounce.

Froch TKO11.

[nulty]

Froch by KO. That is all.

[toffeejack]

I think Taylor will win by UD and I hope I am right.

[stuey]

I think Taylor will win by UD and I hope I am right.


why?

[HairyHighlander]

I want Froch to win.

I think that Froch "could" win.

But the odds would favour Taylor (I'm actually shocked at the odds you can get on him).

Froch is going up against a guy who has mixed with Pavlik (twice), Hopkins (twice) and Winky Wright, and through the course of those contests has held his own.

Taylor is an excellent boxer, but (kinda like Froch himself) is prone to lazy spells and this is what might let Carl hussle his way to victory. But, taking off the tainted spectacles, you gotta say that the odds are for a "Taylor UD".


Good post pal :good

As Mr Kool stated in the opening thread, he certainly closed out some very tech guys but as is noticeable,he did however it is looked at lose to a big gunner. Froch is up there with the guns and aye i damn well want him to win. I cant call this but if he wins, thats massive. If he loses, strangely, for me HE is still massive.

[mbrockett]

why?

look at his avatar then you will see why

[toffeejack]

look at his avatar then you will see why

Nothing to do with my avatar.

I disliked Froch way before the bad mouthing of Calzaghe started.

I just think he is a big mouth prick who thinks he's a lot better than he actually is. He hasn't fought anybody of true world class and he's 31 now. Going life and death with Pascal is not a sign of a worthy champion for me, fair enough he has balls but that's the only thing he's got going for him.

The bad mouthing about a retired british fighter who he had no justification for a fight with to start with has also done him no favours. I hope he gets outclassed badly and if he doesn't then he certainly will against Kessler if that happens.

[mbrockett]

Nothing to do with my avatar.

I disliked Froch way before the bad mouthing of Calzaghe started.

I just think he is a big mouth prick who thinks he's a lot better than he actually is. He hasn't fought anybody of true world class and he's 31 now. Going life and death with Pascal is not a sign of a worthy champion for me, fair enough he has balls but that's the only thing he's got going for him.

The bad mouthing about a retired british fighter who he had no justification for a fight with to start with has also done him no favours. I hope he gets outclassed badly and if he doesn't then he certainly will against Kessler if that happens.

fair play. i agree he is mouthy and overrates himself big time. but like you said, he has balls which is admirable and is willing to make exciting fights. i dont just like boxers who have the skills, i like boxers who make exciting fights for the boxing fans. a win for froch will guarantee more top fights with uk interest. thats why i will back him before more skilled boxers who are less willing to make the fights fans want to see.

[HairyHighlander]

Nothing to do with my avatar.

I disliked Froch way before the bad mouthing of Calzaghe started.

I just think he is a big mouth prick who thinks he's a lot better than he actually is. He hasn't fought anybody of true world class and he's 31 now. Going life and death with Pascal is not a sign of a worthy champion for me, fair enough he has balls but that's the only thing he's got going for him.

The bad mouthing about a retired british fighter who he had no justification for a fight with to start with has also done him no favours. I hope he gets outclassed badly and if he doesn't then he certainly will against Kessler if that happens.


TJ you pretty much answered everything that he does "wrong" is why he does his way of "right"

He thinks he is much better than he is ?

Fighters do, even when they arent. If they dont, sure they should, i hope.

He is 31......more reason to have found he still has a stall and a "not bad one" considering.............and to shout from it as he damn well should.............he thinks he got the best bananas.......whether he does or dosent, he needs to get them out there. Sell, Market and funnily enough put it all on the line at such an "age" and take ya biggest win on holiday.

Life and death to win the WBC he did, regardless of his recklessness.........that confirms "said" answers before.


I dont know the guy. I know what i see...........maybe i should watch Bunce's boxing hour or scour the net tab's for 1st minute info.


Regarding Calzaghe, for me, i wouldnt talk of any fighter, better or less than me, same as a work colleague. The calling out is wrong and not wrong but that boy has maybe won that fight a million times in his room, his gym, his head etc

Basically, if Carl Froch was asked, who do you respect or admire ? Cal will be top before he is bottom

[HairyHighlander]

fair play. i agree he is mouthy and overrates himself big time. but like you said, he has balls which is admirable and is willing to make exciting fights. i dont just like boxers who have the skills, i like boxers who make exciting fights for the boxing fans. a win for froch will guarantee more top fights with uk interest. thats why i will back him before more skilled boxers who are less willing to make the fights fans want to see.


bang on


i will take his loss before i take some fighters undefeated record etc etc


cheers :good

[Bonavena25]

Style make fights. Hopkins was too tentative in his fights with Taylor and allowed Jermain to fight his fight and without undue stress and pressure.

Froch will be easier to outbox early in the fight but his complete lack of fear and constant attempts to engage Taylor in a brawl will tire Taylor out and exacerbate the flaws which have already been shown in less physically demanding fights.

Froch will have Taylor hanging on by the end. No doubt in my mind about that. It's just about whether it all might come too late for Froch on the scorecards.

I'll go for Froch TKO11. I think he'll need the knockout.

[Wearside]

As always Ill be supporting my home figher, but he has been moved too slowly and for a reason. Hes wide open and his chin is constantly exposed. Hes got power and thats it. I dont rate Taylors power at this weight and so Froch will have his moments, but that will be all. Taylor UD by 3-4 rounds.

[Doyley10]

We must also keep in mind that he most probably has a stronger chin than Amir Khan.

:lol::lol::lol: